idea for meds!

[Dhkoenig]

Hi All - I posted recently about needing ideas for administering meds to a chicken who is injured and i am reluctant to handle her to syringe feed her. I did the meds in blueberries and in corn kernels but she grew sick of those. I did find a cool solution if it helps others. I took the pill and smashed it between two spoons. Then I put it in a soda cap with a few drops of water and dissolved it. Then I took that, put it in a 1/8 cup measuring cup and threw in about 15 dried meal worms. I mixed 'em up really thoroughly and coated all the worms and let them absorb the liquid for a few minutes. Then I gave it to her and she gobbled them up in two seconds. There was not a drop left. She even pecked out any liquid left in search of crumbs. Hope this helps someone else!

 

[Eggcessive]

Good idea. Whatever works to get the meds into them. Giving most meds orally in liquid or tablet form is pretty easy, but if it is too difficult, I use a small amount of scrambled egg, cream cheese, canned cat food pate, liverwurst, or other food to hide meds.

 

[Dhkoenig]

Good idea. Whatever works to get the meds into them. Giving most meds orally in liquid or tablet form is pretty easy, but if it is too difficult, I use a small amount of scrambled egg, cream cheese, canned cat food pate, liverwurst, or other food to hide meds.

Ha that is funny - I give my dog's meds in cream cheese but never thought about it for my hen! I should try that because too many meal worms is not good for her liver. Thanks for the ideas!